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Tai Pei (Agenzia Fides) - In order to accommodate and prepare for the International Eucharistic Congress - which is "a blessing for the Church in Taiwan" in the words of Archbishop John Hung, Archbishop of Tai Pei and President of the Regional Episcopal Conference of Taiwan - the regional Bishops' Conference of Taiwan has announced the celebration of the National Eucharistic Congress on 19 November. According to information gathered by Fides, in a statement signed by the Secretary-General, the Episcopal Conference invites each diocese to attend the Congress "to prepare spiritually for the journey to Dublin and further promote Eucharistic devotion." The program presented the two main themes: the obedience of Abraham and Jesus' encounter with the two travelers to Emmaus. In addition, you also mention all the International Eucharistic Congresses and their history. Participants are invited to the solemn Eucharist and the Eucharistic Procession, which will be concluded by the Benediction.
In preparation for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress to be held in Dublin 10 to 17 June 2012 on the theme "The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and among ourselves," Archbishop John Hung, Archbishop of Tai Pei and President of the Regional Episcopal Conference Taiwan has issued a pastoral letter. During the Annual Meeting of the Regional Episcopal Conference of Taiwan, the Bishops have decided that Bishop John Baptist Lee, Bishop of the Diocese of Hsin Chu as well as head of the family and lay people, will lead the delegation of Taiwan to the 50 th Congress International Eucharistic. The retreat of the delegation will take 21 to 22 April 2012, the mandate of the delegation will be awarded May 19. (NZ) (Agenzia Fides 10/10/2011)
